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Merīkurisumasu: 200 Japanese workers take part in Tokyo Santa Parade

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YouTube download / AP video / Around 200 Japanese office workers took part in the 10th annual Santa parade in Tokyo on Friday. Decked out in the traditional red outfits and white beards, they marched through the capital's Marunouchi business district spreading holiday cheer. (Dec. 23)

Merīkurisumas or Merry Christmas in Japanese is a way to introduce a cool tradition in Tokyo: Specifically in reference to the 10th annual Santa Parade that involved 200 Japanese office workers dressed in the traditional Santa suit along with white beard. The parade was in Tokyo's Marunouchi business district

Fergie: 'I take everything day by day as it comes' 

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YouTube download / AP video / Fergie, who announced her split from husband Josh Duhamel earlier this year, discusses her new music and how she balances her career and family, saying 'I take everything day by day as it comes.' The singer has just released her first solo album in 11 years, "Double Dutchess." (Nov. 17)

Florida Georgia Line and Backstreet Boys to perform together on upcoming Crossroads

YouTube download / AP Video / The Backstreet Boys and Florida Georgia Line have a hit country song together, a tour and now a “CMT Crossroads” special. The two bands talked about the brotherhood that has developed between them and learning new dance moves. (Aug. 22)

ORMOND BEACH, Fla. -- The Backstreet Boys are from Orlando and Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line is from Ormond Beach, the son of County Chair Ed Kelley, so it seems only natural they would collaborate on some projects.

NSB book club to meet July 25 to review ‘House of Sand and Fog’

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- Members of the NSB Select/Reflect Book Club will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library to watch the movie “House of Sand and Fog” and then discuss the novel of the samename by Andre Dubus III.